1.0 Policy
1.1 It is the policy of Robert Morris University to establish guidelines on an annual basis for wage and salary administration that is based on merit.

2.0 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to full-time, regular part-time, and part-time employees.

2.1.1 This policy does not apply to part-time faculty.

3.0 Procedure
3.1 Employees are to be evaluated annually in accordance with the performance appraisal policy.

3.2 A review will be made to determine if increases are to be given and the percentage for the increases.

3.2.1 Any increases that are given will be in conjunction with the Board of Trustees approved operating budget.

3.3 If pay increases are to be given to employees, those increases will be effective September 1 of each year.

3.3.1 Employees hired on or after April 1 are not eligible for the September 1 increase of that year.

3.4 The department managers are to communicate the pay increases to employees.

3.5 Part-time faculty compensation is determined by the qualifications matrix established by the University.

Effective: 02/01/2000